CAPTAIN - Rachel Hindley
I have been playing hockey for 23 years. Over the years, I have played in a variety of positions on the pitch, been involved in umpiring and coaching, and been on the committee for the clubs that I have played for.
I have played for Chorley Phoenix since the club was set up. This is our 3rd season, as a club. My role in the club has been fixtures and umpires secretary since the start, with this being my 1st season as 1st team Captain.
COACH - Ande Wilding
I'm Ande and I am a coach at Chorley Phoenix Hockey Club
At the end of 2022/23 season I decided to call time on my 35-year playing career as a goalkeeper. During that time, I have played for various clubs at varying levels including the Premier League. I have also been goalkeeper for Lancashire over 45s and was invited to trials for England over 45s in the indoor cup and four nations.
During this time, I have coached goalkeepers at club and county level for both adults and juniors.
In 2021 I was part of the team that set up Phoenix Flyerz Accessible Hockey to enable children and adults of all abilities to play and enjoy hockey and continue to assist this groups development.
At the start of 2023 I was approached by Chorley Phoenix and asked if I would assist in coaching the ladies and junior teams, a new challenge which I was only too glad to accept.
My aim and objectives for the coming years is to help and enable the ladies and juniors to become better players and to enjoy playing hockey.